File WR-274 · National rank 1842 · 2027 class
Tristan Smith
6'5"Height
205 lbWeight
My Grade
5.0/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.1 Floor
range 1.3
Ceiling 5.4
5.4/10
UDFA
Ceiling · +0.4
4.1/10
Long Shot
Floor · −0.9
Ceiling: 2026 rotation (WR2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.4) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper · WR premium.
Floor: Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.9.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.0
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
A productive FCS transfer (934 yards at Southeast Missouri) who got a foothold at Clemson; a big possession target with a starter's résumé tempered by the level jump and an ankle issue.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jun 13, 2026Where Clemson's Wide Receiver Room Stands Following Tristan Smith's Eligibility - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jun 12, 2026Court Makes Final Verdict on Clemson WR Tristan Smith's Eligibility - Sports Illustrated
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The Clemson Insider Feb 26, 2026Swinney Gives Latest On Status of Tristan Smith - The Clemson Insider
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Sports Illustrated Jan 26, 2026Clemson WR Tristan Smith Gets New Court Date In Eligibility Battle - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jan 4, 2026A Look at Tristan Smith’s Fight For Another Year at Clemson - Sports Illustrated